Report Vietnam Repatriates 221 Citizens Detained in Myanmar for Immigration Breaches

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In a coordinated effort, 221 Vietnamese citizens who were detained in Myanmar for breaching immigration regulations have been safely repatriated on April 28-29 via three flights from Bangkok, Thailand. This initiative was jointly organised by Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and Ministry of Public Security, alongside Vietnam's diplomatic missions in Myanmar and Thailand, and relevant authorities from these countries.

 

This follows an earlier repatriation on April 9, which brought an additional 39 Vietnamese citizens home.

 

The MoFA has consistently urged Vietnamese citizens to exercise caution regarding overseas job offers that claim to offer “easy work with high pay” but lack the requisite qualifications, contracts, or formal recruitment processes. They advise thorough research of job details, locations, recruiter credentials, insurance policies, and benefits. Consulting with the relevant authorities is also recommended to prevent becoming undocumented migrants.

 

 

 

For further assistance, Vietnamese citizens or their relatives in Myanmar are encouraged to contact the Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar through its phone number +95 966088 8998 and email [email protected]. Similarly, the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand can be reached at +66 8989 666 53 and [email protected]. The foreign ministry's consular protection hotline (+84 981 84 84 84) and email ([email protected]) are also available for urgent support and guidance.

 

This repatriation emphasizes Vietnam's commitment to ensuring the safety and legal rights of its citizens abroad, while also raising awareness about the risks associated with informal overseas employment channels.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Vietnam News 2025-04-30